The Magnificent 7 of Broughton in Furness

The number 7 has long been regarded as a numeral and figure of mystery and significance.
For example we have Seven Heavens; Seven Thrones; Seven Wonders of the World and Seven Days in a Week. To these we can add Broughtons Magnificent Seven comprising of:
The Manor Arms
The Black Cock Inn
The Old Kings Head
The Blacksmiths Arms
The Newfield Inn
The High Cross Inn
The Prince of Wales

In the late 14th C a law was passed requiring all landlords to erect signs on the exterior of their premises. The law stated “whosoever shall brew ale in the town for the purpose of selling it must display a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale”. All of the above have complied with this over the centuries and are easily identified by travellers seeking comfy beds, fine ales and open fires.
The age of the pie and pint has given way to satisfying varied menus of traditional food prepared from local produce.

This is far removed from the days when a saloon or lounge was added to many pubs during the early 18oo's. The saloon was a room where for an admission charge, the drinkers could watch dancing, singing, drama and comedy, plus, drinks were served at the table.
By the turn of the 20th C the saloon or lounge was accepted as a venue for the better off with carpeted floors, seat cushions and a little extra on the prices.

However, the public bar or tap room, remained for the working classes. Here, the floors were bare and occasionally sprinkled with sawdust, seating on hard wooden benches, and the beer was cheap.
The Snug was usually a smaller room designed as an area for those who wished for privacy. It was not unusual to find this area of the pub frequented by the local priest, the local police officer and clandestine romantic encounters.

The Balls Pond Road in Islington, London was named after a dubious establishment run by a Mr Bull. The building had a pond at the rear on which a large number of ducks swam. Drinkers could, for a price, take a gun and attempt to shoot them.
Visitors and overnight guests of of the Magnificent Seven will find that much of the old world atmosphere endures and lives agreeably side by side with the more modern day comforts.
If it is a sense of history you are seeking, good food, a broad selection of quality real ales,  conviviality, fine views, the occasional musical evening and value for money, then any one of the Magnificent Seven will meet your requirements.
See our Broughton accommodation list for full details.